Best 3 Spinach Artichoke Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Spinach artichoke mac and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can easily accommodate various tastes and preferences. A fusion of classic comfort food and healthy greens, this dish incorporates the creamy texture of mac and cheese with the tangy, savory flavors of spinach and artichokes. The addition of spices, herbs, and different cheese varieties creates a complex and satisfying meal. Whether it's for a casual family dinner or an elegant party, this scrumptious pasta dish will impress everyone at the table. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best spinach artichoke mac and cheese recipe, promising a flavor-packed experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE MAC AND CHEESE



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Who knew you could combine your favorite dip into a mac and cheese? This is heavenly. All your favorite comfort foods in the same dish. I skipped the salt because there's plenty in the other ingredients, but I've posted as written. Recipe courtesy of Laura Rege www.delish.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

kosher salt, to taste
1 lb pasta shells
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
4 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (preferably whole)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dained
30 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring 1 minute. Pour in milk and continue whisking until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese when melted.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in mozzarella and a cup of parmesan. Continue whisking until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in spinach, artichoke, and cooked pasta and transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup parmesan with panko and melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over macaroni.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden, about 30 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
One 5-ounce container baby spinach (about 8 heaping cups)
One 9-ounce box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the macaroni and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pot. Add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until it begins to toast, about 2 minutes. (The flour will form a thick paste, but that's okay; just keep it moving in the pot.) Whisk in the milk and the reserved macaroni water and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick like gravy, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the Swiss cheese, sour cream, 2/3 cup of the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Once the cheeses have melted, add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the artichoke hearts, macaroni, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish.
  • Stir together the remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the macaroni. Broil until golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE MAC AND CHEESE



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found this awhile ago now its my daughters fav! (and everyone who tries it). MADE THIS TASTY DISH AGAIN N ADDED SHREDD CHICKN ....A DELICIOUS COMPLETE MEAL :)

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1lb. pkg penne pasta
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp butter
1 large onion-finely chopped
3 clove garlic chopped
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 c white wine
2 c whole milk
a few grates of nutmeg
1 box chpd. frozen spinach - defrosted and squeezed dry
1 can(s) artichoke hearts in water-drained n roughly chpd.
black pepper
1 1/4 c parmesean cheese
1 1/4 c shredded mont.jack cheese(& or shredded provalone or mozzerella)

Steps:

  • 1. make pasta...very aldente. mayb 5 min.
  • 2. while pasta is cookn in med pan over med heat add 2 tblsp. of butter along with olive oil. Add onion and garlic...cook until very soft ...5-7 min. Turn heat to med high add tablespoon of butter n sprinkle in flour n cook for 1 min. then whisk in wine cookn for another min.then whisk in milk and bring to a bubble. Add nutmeg veggies n some s&p to the sauce. Simmer until thickened 2-3 min. Add (1 cup of each) cheeses to sauce n stir until meltd.
  • 3. Toss prepared sauce w/ cooked pasta put in casserole dish sprinle with left over mont.jack cheese (or watevr using) and sprinkle more parm. cheese bake at 350 for 30 min.or until top is golden brown.

Tips:

  • For the creamiest mac and cheese, use a combination of sharp cheddar and fontina cheeses. You can also add a small amount of Parmesan cheese for a nutty flavor.
  • If you don't have frozen spinach, you can use fresh spinach. Just wilt it in a pan with a little bit of olive oil before adding it to the mac and cheese.
  • If you don't have canned artichoke hearts, you can use fresh artichoke hearts. Just cook them in a pot of boiling water until they are tender, then chop them before adding them to the mac and cheese.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of the mac and cheese before baking it.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a pre-made mac and cheese mix. Just add the spinach, artichoke hearts, and cheese according to the package directions.

Conclusion:

Spinach artichoke mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Whether you are making it from scratch or using a pre-made mix, spinach artichoke mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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